I Am Malala Yousafzai's I Am Malala
I am Malala is the memoir of a fourteen-year old girl’s campaign for women’s right to education. In 2011, Malala was shot by the Taliban in a bus on her way home from school. Two Taliban men boarded the bus and asked, “who is Malala,” soon after, firing shots into Malala’s head (Yousafzai 9). The Taliban, a radical Islamic group, wishes to instill a conservative version of Islamic law called Sharia. Malala grew up in a society in which women were treated as inferior beings, housekeepers, and had no right to an education. Through this autobiography of her life, I am Malala, Malala couragely tells the world, “I am Malala”; she is willing risk her own life for the advancement of girls education.
Her passion for education began as a young …show more content…
She informs the reader about the history and current events shaping Pakistan. She begins with her grandfather’s experiences in dealing with the Pakistani government and culture. In Malala’s introduction she introduces the reader to the status of women’s education in Pakistan. Her introduction allows the reader to connect to her story, by allowing them to be aware of the history surrounding the current culture issues. It can often be tough for an audience to relate to historical events, considering they were not alive during the time. That being said, the author gave information on historical events, but involved what her family members, specifically her grandfather and father, went through during these times. By educating the reader of historical events and relating them with Malala’s family, people can understand the context and surroundings of Pakistan and their culture issues.
Through this autobiography of her life, I am Malala, Malala couragely tells the world, “I am Malala”; she is willing risk her own life for the advancement of girls education. Malala stood up for her education, but eventually she became a threat and was shot in hatred by others. The Taliban, a radical Islamic group, wished to instill a conservative version of Islamic law called Sharia; but many were against it because of the little rights they gave to women. Considering these arguments surrounding
Her passion for education began as a young …show more content…
She informs the reader about the history and current events shaping Pakistan. She begins with her grandfather’s experiences in dealing with the Pakistani government and culture. In Malala’s introduction she introduces the reader to the status of women’s education in Pakistan. Her introduction allows the reader to connect to her story, by allowing them to be aware of the history surrounding the current culture issues. It can often be tough for an audience to relate to historical events, considering they were not alive during the time. That being said, the author gave information on historical events, but involved what her family members, specifically her grandfather and father, went through during these times. By educating the reader of historical events and relating them with Malala’s family, people can understand the context and surroundings of Pakistan and their culture issues.
Through this autobiography of her life, I am Malala, Malala couragely tells the world, “I am Malala”; she is willing risk her own life for the advancement of girls education. Malala stood up for her education, but eventually she became a threat and was shot in hatred by others. The Taliban, a radical Islamic group, wished to instill a conservative version of Islamic law called Sharia; but many were against it because of the little rights they gave to women. Considering these arguments surrounding